Ventilator/BiPAP Machine
Philips Trilogy EV300 — a product example, not confirmation of the household model
Home ICU Setup Guide
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Disclaimer: These knowledge cards are prepared from conversations in the ALSCAS WhatsApp group and from the practical caregiving experiences of families living with ALS. They are for general awareness only and do not replace medical advice. Please discuss care and treatment decisions with your doctor and choose what is best for your loved one.
Equipment List
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Ventilator & Accessories | Ventilator/BiPAP Machine, Catheter Mount, Back Filter/Inlet Filter, HME Filter, Bacteria Filter, Ventilator Circuit/Pipes, Whisper Swivel, Ambu Bag, Oxygen Concentrator, Oxygen Cylinder |
| BACKUP | Spare TT tube (same size), Oxygen cylinder, Backup bipap, Ventilator Circuit/Pipes, backup filters and suction machines, feeding tubes |
| Suction | Yuwell Suction Machine, Vacuum Set, Suction Catheter, Suction Machine Filter, Single use syringe (10ml & 5ml), Normal Saline (NS) |
| Tracheostomy Care | Gauze Swabs/Piece, Betadine Solution, Sterilized Gloves, Scissor |
| Nebulization | Nebulizer Machine, Nebulizer Tube, T-Section Neb, Normal Saline (NS), Nebulizer Medicines |
| Vitals Monitoring | Multiparamonitor, Oximeter, BP Cuff, Thermometer |
| Recliner Beds & Furniture | Recliner Bed, Bedside Table |
| Comfort & Communication | Alexa, Smart TV, Tobii Eye Tracker, Air Conditioner (AC) |
| Power Backup | Uniline 3kVA UPS, Exide 12V 42Ah Battery (x6), Generator (optional) |
| Motion & Bowel Care | Cremaffin Plus, Jelly, Enema (Emergency), Cotton, UnderPads, Sheet |
| Hygiene | Urine Pot, Dettol, Wipes, Sanitizer |
Key Recommendations
- Ensure the room has proper ventilation to maintain air quality.
- Arrange and test all equipment at regular intervals to ensure everything is functional.
- TV, Alexa for music, and AC are vital for mental well-being of pals
- Set up a CCTV camera in the room and give access to family members
Equipment in detail
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Ventilator & Accessories
Catheter Mount
Superset straight catheter mount, 22F-22M/15F, ≥70mm-150mm
Back Filter / Inlet Filter
Back Filter / Inlet Filter
HME Filter
HME Filter
Bacteria Filter
Inter-Guard™ breathing filter - Sterile
Ventilator Circuit / Pipes
WorthCare breathing circuit — product example
Whisper Swivel
Philips Respironics Whisper Swivel II — exhalation port product example
Ambu Bag
Ambu Bag
Oxygen Concentrator
Oxymed 10 LPM Dual Flow
Suction
Yuwell Suction Machine
Yuwell suction machine — caregiver photo
Vacuum Set
Romsons Vaccu Suck suction tubing — caregiver photo
Suction Catheter
Suction Catheters® / Endo Bronchial Suction Catheter
Suction Machine Filter
Intersurgical filter for DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide — example only; not a confirmed Yuwell replacement
Single use syringe ( 10 ml and 5 ml )
10 ml syringes shown; 5 ml syringes are not pictured
Normal Saline (NS)
0.9% sodium chloride, 500 ml — caregiver photo
Tracheostomy Dressing / TT Tube Change
Nebulization
Vitals Monitoring
UPS Backup System
Recliner Beds & Tables
Other Important Items
Daily Care / Hygiene
Cremaffin Plus
Cremaffin Plus — packaging example
Jelly
Jelly
Wipes
Water wipes — packaging example
Dettol
Dettol antiseptic liquid — packaging example
Sanitizer
Pump bottle of hand sanitizer
Enema (Emergency)
Enema bottle with protective cap; prescribed preparation may differ
Cotton
Absorbent cotton wool roll
UnderPads
Disposable absorbent underpad with waterproof backing
Sheet
Cotton bedsheets with stitched hems
Caregiver photo references
